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Hans Tietgen

New York, 1857–1929

Self taught, with some guidance from C. G. Adam in Berlin. Emigrated to the USA 1886. Established in New York. Produced about 500 instruments on Stradivari and Guarneri models; also a personal model derived from Brescian ideas. Fine oil varnish of various shades. — John Dilworth

Worked New York
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,299

7 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Hans Tietgen, New York. 1904, branded to the lower rib M5265 Lot 131TarisioNovember 2017£1,087est. $ 2,000-3,000
ViolinLabelled Hans Tietgen, New York, 1915 Lot 225TarisioFebruary 2015£1,147est. $ 1,800-2,500
Violin35.6 cm New York, 1916January 2006£2,299
ViolinNew York, 1905January 2005£1,246
Violin1906January 2003£451
Violin1901January 2002£433
Violin1905January 2001£1,516

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

TIETGEN, Hans Born 1857 Stolpe Germany, died 1929 New York USA. Self taught, with some guidance from C. G. Adam in Berlin. Emigrated to the USA 1886. Established in New York. Produced about 500 instruments on Stradivari and Guarneri models; also a personal model derived from Brescian ideas. Fine oil varnish of various shades. Produced several double basses in early period. Manuscript labels prior to 1901. Hans Tietgen / New York 1901

Henri Poidras+

New York. Born at Wankendorf (Germany). Contemporary maker who effected his training with no particular master. Although following the Stradivarius model he imparts a personal touch to his works. His varnish is dark orange-red, chestnut or yellow. Until 1900, his first instruments bear a manuscript label and after that time they are printed. His reputable firm is established at 512 West 44 Street.

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